Autonomic Computing

An approach to self-managed computing systems with a minimum of human interference. The term derives from the body's autonomic nervous system, which controls key functions without conscious awareness or involvement.

The capability of computer systems and networks to automatically configure themselves to changing conditions and heal themselves in the event of failure. Autonomy implies that less human intervention is required for operation under such conditions.

a self-managing computing model which controls the functioning of computer applications and systems without input from administrators, hiding the system's complexity while maintaining efficiency and availability.